Ralph Baer
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Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
The latter would be a good idea -- once.
The latter would be a good idea -- once.
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RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
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Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
Any sort of RPI hockey, although I was sorely disproven by the appearance of national television, is not going to even come close to a profit unless the students are around. Given weather patterns as of late, that's going to have to be around the end of January. Also, having the band outside in that sort of cold weather would be a bad idea. If you ever had your tongue stuck to the freezer when you were young, you'd know why.
Terrible idea.
The latter would be a good idea -- once.
Any sort of RPI hockey, although I was sorely disproven by the appearance of national television, is not going to even come close to a profit unless the students are around. Given weather patterns as of late, that's going to have to be around the end of January. Also, having the band outside in that sort of cold weather would be a bad idea. If you ever had your tongue stuck to the freezer when you were young, you'd know why.
Terrible idea.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
So Union's band will be in trouble today. ... Oh nevermind.
So Union's band will be in trouble today. ... Oh nevermind.
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
So the school would have to bring in other events like AHL hockey, Disney on Ice and high school games, etc.. for all 10 days the rink is down? Shirley would never allow that, just ask the Section II football folks. Just my opinion but I think the chances of this happening are about the same as her letting the hockey team move to Hockey East...
So the school would have to bring in other events like AHL hockey, Disney on Ice and high school games, etc.. for all 10 days the rink is down? Shirley would never allow that, just ask the Section II football folks. Just my opinion but I think the chances of this happening are about the same as her letting the hockey team move to Hockey East...
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
I was wondering why Section II wasn't holding any Super Bowl events at ECS.
I was wondering why Section II wasn't holding any Super Bowl events at ECS.
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Did the Capital District Selects move from HFH? I remember the River Rats having an exhibition game at HFH a few years ago...
Did the Capital District Selects move from HFH? I remember the River Rats having an exhibition game at HFH a few years ago...
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I'm sure if we played in that game they'd try to put together a band. Didn't they try having a Brass Quintet once and take the stage before they embarrassed themselves and we took the stage back?
So Union's band will be in trouble today. ... Oh nevermind.
I'm sure if we played in that game they'd try to put together a band. Didn't they try having a Brass Quintet once and take the stage before they embarrassed themselves and we took the stage back?
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
That depresses me. I worry that the ivies split our wonderful league
and we're left holding the bag. This is where we're fortunate to have SA as president of Coaches Association, he is plugged into what the alignments will look like. Yes Appert haters, we are lucky to have him.
That depresses me. I worry that the ivies split our wonderful league
and we're left holding the bag. This is where we're fortunate to have SA as president of Coaches Association, he is plugged into what the alignments will look like. Yes Appert haters, we are lucky to have him.Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
What a myopic decision.
What a myopic decision.
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Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
One would think that it would help with football recruiting to let them play there.
One would think that it would help with football recruiting to let them play there.
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
Actually, the CD Selects play @ HFH tonight/Sat./Sun. Word is though that they have been sold to a group from Fairfield Cty. Conn. http://www.juniorhockey.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=74103
ibanezist00
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Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
Well, one thing is for sure... regardless of what the 'Tute decides to do in terms of the outdoor game idea... you know that if it happens, I'll definitely be there!
I was considering going to the Union game this Saturday but have been advised to do otherwise. I haven't been there since I was a freshman at RPI, so I'm asking those who have been there in recent history: are there any (for real) key reasons I shouldn't bother making the trip?
Well, one thing is for sure... regardless of what the 'Tute decides to do in terms of the outdoor game idea... you know that if it happens, I'll definitely be there!
I was considering going to the Union game this Saturday but have been advised to do otherwise. I haven't been there since I was a freshman at RPI, so I'm asking those who have been there in recent history: are there any (for real) key reasons I shouldn't bother making the trip?
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
Is your Hepatitis shot up to date?
Is your Hepatitis shot up to date?
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
tetanus too?
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
One can never be too careful.
One can never be too careful.
GRussinko
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Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
I'm going to try and make a legitimate list of reasons. Full disclosure - I am a glutton for punishment and am going this year even as I realize how stupid it is as I write this.
The fans tend to be more abrasive to visiting RPI fans than any of the other ECAC rinks (at least over the past few years this has proven true for me). People gripe about Clarkson but I have found their fans to be pretty tame. SLU is probably the next worse behind Union (the townies moreso than the students).
The public safety officers side squarely on the side of the home team if there is any kind of dispute over language, behavior, etc which has led to RPI fans getting verbally harassed by officers and kicked out of games for things like standing (in the uppermost row of seats) and making the exact same statements as the student section directly across the rink.
Schenectady Youth Hockey sits directly below/adjacent to the visitors' section and year in/year out is full of kids who think it's cute to throw food and other objects at visiting fans, while their parents and coaches pat them on the head and laugh, and public safety turns a blind eye.
You will be given the TSA treatment and patted down for oranges while the fans in Union gear walk in unmolested.
You will sit on an uncomfortable bleacher with your knees in the back of the person in front of you, someone else's knees in your back, and your shoulders crammed into the people next to you.
If there is a fire, you will die long before making it down the single 3' wide staircase out of the upper section where the visitors sit.
If you want concessions, you will need to go down said staircase, across the rink, up an equally narrow staircase and wait in line for the concession stand behind the upper bleachers on the opposite side of the rink.
If you want to go to the bathroom, be prepared to wait and potentially miss part of the game (i.e. go before you leave home and hold it once you're there).
I think that sums up most of the reasons I can think of. This will probably be my last year attending unless things are noticeably better than years past. It's not worth the headache (plus giving Union $11) when you can sit at home and listen for free without getting harassed and having things thrown at you.
I'm going to try and make a legitimate list of reasons. Full disclosure - I am a glutton for punishment and am going this year even as I realize how stupid it is as I write this.
The fans tend to be more abrasive to visiting RPI fans than any of the other ECAC rinks (at least over the past few years this has proven true for me). People gripe about Clarkson but I have found their fans to be pretty tame. SLU is probably the next worse behind Union (the townies moreso than the students).
The public safety officers side squarely on the side of the home team if there is any kind of dispute over language, behavior, etc which has led to RPI fans getting verbally harassed by officers and kicked out of games for things like standing (in the uppermost row of seats) and making the exact same statements as the student section directly across the rink.
Schenectady Youth Hockey sits directly below/adjacent to the visitors' section and year in/year out is full of kids who think it's cute to throw food and other objects at visiting fans, while their parents and coaches pat them on the head and laugh, and public safety turns a blind eye.
You will be given the TSA treatment and patted down for oranges while the fans in Union gear walk in unmolested.
You will sit on an uncomfortable bleacher with your knees in the back of the person in front of you, someone else's knees in your back, and your shoulders crammed into the people next to you.
If there is a fire, you will die long before making it down the single 3' wide staircase out of the upper section where the visitors sit.
If you want concessions, you will need to go down said staircase, across the rink, up an equally narrow staircase and wait in line for the concession stand behind the upper bleachers on the opposite side of the rink.
If you want to go to the bathroom, be prepared to wait and potentially miss part of the game (i.e. go before you leave home and hold it once you're there).
I think that sums up most of the reasons I can think of. This will probably be my last year attending unless things are noticeably better than years past. It's not worth the headache (plus giving Union $11) when you can sit at home and listen for free without getting harassed and having things thrown at you.
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Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
They'll probably throw out the entire RPI section during player introductions due to their asinine regulations.
They'll probably throw out the entire RPI section during player introductions due to their asinine regulations.
Re: RPI 2011 - 12 Part IV: We ain't Bailen on this season yet, Go Red!!
The whole thing was very well put, but this part especially is worth mentioning. Throw in the fact that they have actual assigned seating in the bleachers that are roughly 3/5 the size of the average American *** and, as mentioned, they don't allow the entire section to stand to watch the game, it's really not worth the time and effort.
Also, the bleacher sections just are not safe if something is happening to cause reactions - like goals (and waved off goals). You can feel the thing doing the accordion effect and occasionally it feels like it's ready to collapse.
Last year one of the rent-a-cops did his very best to goad RPI fans into doing something that would get them thrown out. I think I can find a better use for my money than to help pay his salary.
This is not to say that I don't wish I could be there supporting my team, they certainly deserve the support - but I'm not willing to walk into a death trap and find my health and safety in danger to do so.
The whole thing was very well put, but this part especially is worth mentioning. Throw in the fact that they have actual assigned seating in the bleachers that are roughly 3/5 the size of the average American *** and, as mentioned, they don't allow the entire section to stand to watch the game, it's really not worth the time and effort.
Also, the bleacher sections just are not safe if something is happening to cause reactions - like goals (and waved off goals). You can feel the thing doing the accordion effect and occasionally it feels like it's ready to collapse.
Last year one of the rent-a-cops did his very best to goad RPI fans into doing something that would get them thrown out. I think I can find a better use for my money than to help pay his salary.
This is not to say that I don't wish I could be there supporting my team, they certainly deserve the support - but I'm not willing to walk into a death trap and find my health and safety in danger to do so.
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